Dogs feel no guilt about misbehaving

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Oct 13, 2012 at 12:01 AMOct 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Your dog has a "guilty look" on his face and you are certain your pet has misbehaved in some way, so you give him a stern warning while searching for evidence of the forbidden deed. You check the trash barrel, look for creases on the bed spread and examine the latch on the food bin to see if your dog has gotten into some of those off-limits places, but you find no wrongdoing. So why does your dog have that guilty look even though he is innocent? He is simply ... CONTINUE READING

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Your dog has a "guilty look" on his face and you are certain your pet has misbehaved in some way, so you give him a stern warning while searching for evidence of the forbidden deed. You check the trash barrel, look for creases on the bed spread and examine the latch on the food bin to see if your dog has gotten into some of those off-limits places, but you find no wrongdoing. So why does your dog have that guilty look even though he is innocent? He is simply ... CONTINUE READING

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More reports about BEHAVIORFood: Here's a better way to feed your petSome 40 percent of dogs and cats suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a survey by Nestlé Purina. Some problems can be caused by food quality, but those pet parents who focus solely on the food may be overlooking the many of the other causes of gastrointestinal troubles. Read reportMore reports about FOODHealth: The stinking truth behind smelly dog breathThe Veterinary Oral Health Council says bad breath is caused by gum disease, which three of four dogs will develop by middle age. If left untreated, it will lead to bacteria invading the bloodstream and possibly damaging a pet's heart, liver and kidneys. Read report

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